There are 6 ways to get from Sarasota to Effingham by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane SRQ - STL
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus
7h 4m$187–882Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham Stationtrain
24h 8m$160–292Drive 1,012.7 mi
- Drive from Sarasota to Effinghamcar 1,012.7 mi
17h 32m$185–267Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Indianapolis, bus
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Indianapolis (IND)plane SRQ - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effinghambus
8h 34m$200–956Bus to Tampa, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane TPA - STL
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus
10h 41m$450–2,050Bus
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus
27h 33m$160–304
Sarasota to Effingham by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sarasota to Effingham is to bus and train which costs $160 - $300 and takes 24h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Sarasota to Effingham is to fly and bus which takes 7h 4m and costs $180 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarasota to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave and arriving at Effingham via Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 33m.
The distance between Sarasota and Effingham is 1031 miles. The road distance is 1018.6 miles.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Effingham without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 8m and costs $160 - $300.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Sarasota to Effingham, including transfers.
Sarasota to Effingham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center station.
Sarasota to Effingham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Effingham is 1h behind Sarasota. It is currently 2:50 PM in Sarasota and 1:50 PM in Effingham.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarasota to Effingham is 1019 miles. It takes approximately 17h 32m to drive from Sarasota to Effingham.
What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave to Effingham via Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 27h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Indianapolis via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Tampa to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Tampa to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Tampa to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
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